Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
smeltery	14	14
smerk	12	12
smerked	15	15
smerking	18	18
smerks	13	13
smiercase	15	15
smiercases	16	16
smiler	10	10
smilers	11	11
smilier	11	11
smirch	14	14
smirched	17	17
smirches	16	16
smirching	20	20
smirk	12	12
smirked	15	15
smirker	14	14
smirkers	15	15
smirkier	15	15
smirkiest	16	16
smirkily	18	18
smirking	18	18
smirks	13	13
smirky	15	15
smiter	9	9